Expression of Interest (EOI) - SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL FOR TAAT CLEARINGHOUSE

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is implementing the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program, financed through a grant from the African Development Bank. IITA intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant to facilitate payment for consulting services-preparation of viable and sustainable Business Model with a detailed Implementation plan for the Clearinghouse to ensure long term operational viability of the TAAT Program. The consulting firm will be operating from TAAT Clearinghouse Cotonou, Benin for the assignment, with substantial travel to several countries within sub-Saharan Africa.

The Consulting firm is expected to carry out the assignment in accordance with Terms of Reference (ToR). The Consulting firm shall undertake a comprehensive institutional, strategic, financial, organizational and operational assessment of the Clearinghouse and develop a viable, sustainable and implementable business model supported by a detailed implementation plan. The assignment shall provide a practical roadmap for transforming the Clearinghouse into a permanent CGIAR platform that serves as a trusted agricultural innovation brokerage and technical advisory mechanism for the African Development Bank (AfDB), other International Financial Institutions (IFIs), governments, and development partners.

IITA now invites eligible consulting firms to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI), including their detailed